2 Main News Page Farmers Forced to Grow Poppies for Living Rebels Block Dara-I-Sawf- KANDAHAR - “Grow- said that the low price of ing poppies and selling wheat, poverty and unem- opium is the only way to ployment had forced him earn a living and support to replace wheat for pop- my family,” Assadullah, py seeds. “To be frank, I AIBAK - Officials of northern Saman- Balkh Road i-SawfBala and Dara-i-SawfPaeen 65, a farmer, told Xinhua hate growing poppies,” gan province said that militants on districts with Aibak, the provin- on his poppy plantation in the elderly man said, ex- Friday blocked the road, connecting cial capital of Samangan, has been a southern province of the plaining, “It is poison Dara-i-Sawf Paeen district with Balkh closed by militants over the past one city recently. that kills people. Produc- province. year, but this morning the alterna- Working on his poppy ing and using heroin and A member of provincial council, Mo- tive route was also blocked, he said. field on the outskirts of other illegal drugs is for- hammad QadirBaseej, told Pajhwok More than 300 militants from differ- Kandahar’s provincial bidden by Islamic law.” Afghan News that Taliban insurgents ent provinces attacked the district, capital, about 450 km War-stricken Afghanistan blocked the road in Dara-i-Khushkak he said adding the district would be south of Kabul, and slicing is among the major opium area of the district on Friday morn- collapsed to Taliban, if fresh troops off the heads of the flow- poppy producing na- ing. A policeman was killed as a re- were not sent for support. The dis- ers to reveal the seed pods tions and reportedly sup- sult of a clash between the militants trict chief of Dara-i-SawfPaeen, and release the opaque, plies around 90 percent and security personnel in the area, he FakhruddinMubarez, confirmed the milky sap used for the of the raw materials used said. The road, connecting the Dara- closure ...(More on P4)...(18) drug, the elderly farmer ...(More on P4)...(21) Afghan Special Force Kills Attacker Admits Killing 10 Militants Killed in 3 Civilians in Khost KHOST CITY - Afghan lage of Sabari district and Americans in Kabul Nangarhar Airstrikes special force shot dead arrested eight residents of KABUL - A former Afghan Abdul Saboor said he was tigation in 2012 revealed JALALABAD - Six Tali- three civilians and arrest- the village, the Sabari dis- police officer has admit- angry at the time over re- that a catalogue of security ban and four Islamic ed eight others as a result trict chief, Agha Jan, told ted killing two American ports that copies of the Ko- blunders had led to the State militants were of overnight raid in the Pajhwok Afghan News. advisers inside the interior ran had been desecrated by shootings and his escape, killed on Thursday in Sabari district of south- Recently, the fear of rob- ministry in the capital, Ka- US troops. “When I heard resulting in a significant two separate airstrikes eastern Khost province, bery has been increased bul, in 2011. Abdul Saboor that they had set fire to the lowering of trust between in eastern Nangarhar officials said on Friday. among the people in the was arrested this week in Koran, I couldn’t control coalition forces and Af- province, officials said. During the Thursday district, he said adding as his hometown of Salang myself,” he said. “Since ghan security and military The six Taliban, includ- night operation, the Spe- the forces wanted to raid north of Kabul. Presented coalition forces have come officials. Interior ministry ing their commander cial Forces killed a girl and the village, the people to the media, he said he to my country, what good documents showed that named Saad, were killed her parents in Noorai vil- ...(More on P4)...(22) had no regrets and was have they done - could you Abdul Saboor was sacked in Ghanikhel district, “proud” of his actions. “I show me?” In 2012, Abdul twice by the police - on one the governor’s spokes- 2 Children Dead, 1 Wounded don’t care if I die for it,” Saboor was an employee at occasion getting into a scuf- man, AttaullahKhog- he said. He said that he the control centre for CCTV fle with his colleagues and yani, told Pajhwok Af- in Faryab Landslide had shot the advisers from inside the interior ministry. another time displaying ghan News. He said the MAIMANA - Two chil- He said the children -- close range using an of- After shooting the advisers violent behaviour. But he airstrike took place at dren have been killed aged between 10 and 15 -- ficial pistol. The incident he managed to escape. But was still able to get security around 11am in the 27th and a third injured in a were playing close to the was among several at the interior ministry spokes- clearance when he was re- Wyala area. landslide in Maimana, the hill, whose foot had been time in which security man SeddiqSeddiqi said hired by police for a third In a separate airstrike, capital of northwestern dug up by residents, Yu- force members turned their the fugitive was arrested time to work as an interior four Daesh or Islamic killed on Thursday trict of the province. Faryab province, an offi- resh added. Public Health arms on coalition forces. on Tuesday. A BBC inves- ministry driver. (BBC) States (IS) fighters were morning in Achin dis- (Pajhwok) cial said on Thursday. Director Dr. Maruf con- Provincial police spokes- firmed receiving one dead Militants Execute Man 5 Local Policemen man, 2nd Lt. Moham- and two injured children. mad Karim Yuresh, told One of the injured suc- on Spy Charge in Tagab Ghee up, Diesel Down: Most Dead in Nangarhar Pajhwok Afghan News cumbed to his wounds MAHMUD RAQI - Militants killed a ci- JALALABAD - Five Afghan Local Po- the incident took place in later on, he said. The third vilian on the charge of spying for Afghan Eatables’ Rates Stay Stable lice (ALP) personnel were killed, four the BibiAyena area of the child is said to be in stable government in the Tagab district of cen- KABUL - The price of wounded and five others went missing eighth police district. condition. (Pajhwok) tral Kapisa province, officials and people ghee increased while die- as a result of insurgent attack on a check- said on Friday. sel’s rate dipped during point in eastern Nangarhar province, of- Insurgents killed a civilian on Thursday the outgoing week in Ka- ficials said on Friday. Taliban fighters at- 2 Killed, 4 Injured in Kunar in the Miyakhel area of Tagab district, a bul, market sources said tacked ALP checkpoint at around 3am in KABUL - Two police or community police, in resident of the district, Mohammada Jan, on Thursday. Waziro area of Khogyani district, killing personnel were killed in 2010 to protect villages and told Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Hadi, a fuel station five policemen and injuring four others, a bomb attack in Kunar districts where army and There are some families from other dis- worker, told Pajhwok a security official who wanted to be un- province on Thursday, police have limited pres- tricts, living in Tagab, when they travel Afghan News the price named, said. Five other policemen went police said. “Two Afghan ence. He blamed the Tali- to their own areas, militants are thinking ofone litre of dieselfell per kg. In food items, the He said a 49kg bag of Ka- missing as a result of the predawn at- Local Police (ALP) mem- ban militant group for the they spy for the government, another res- from 34afs to 32afs, pet- price of ghee increased, zakh flour cost 1,230afs, tack, the source said. Governor’s spokes- bers died following an Im- attack in the mountainous ident of the district, Faisal said. rol remained unchanged said Traders’ Union the same amount of Pa- man AtaullahKhogyani confirmed the provised Explosive Device province bordering Paki- Asad Agha Safi, the Tagab local police at 41afs per litre. headFazal Rahman. The kistani sugar 1,920afs incident but had no further details. (IED) in Marawra District stan. commander, said that the slain person, Mohammad Sharif, a price of 16-litre cane of and 25kg rice 1,650afs, However, a resident of the area, Abdul- Thursday morning,” pro- The Taliban militants, TilaGul had affiliation with Taliban, but liquefied gas seller in Momin ghee rose from the same prices as last lah Barakzai, said that all the policemen vincial police Chief Gen. which ruled the country recently Taliban suspected him whether Taimani, said gas prices 980afs to 1,020afs. He week’s. Shopkeeper Ihs- in the checkpoint were eliminated dur- Abdul Habib Sayyedkhel before they were ousted in he was spying for government forces. remained unchanged linked the hike to inter- anullahsaid a kilogram ing the gun battle that lasted for few told Xinhua. The govern- late 2001, renewed armed However, a ...(More on P4)...(19) during the week at 40 afs national market trends. ...(More on P4)...(20) hours. (Pajhwok) ment established the ALP, ...(More on P4)...(23) Outlook Horoscope

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In theory, interpersonal dynamics should Glorifying your past won’t help you solve Although Libras are sometimes known So many individual choices seem up in the be quite simple, but in practice everything your current problems now. Though your for their wishy-washy demeanor, you air today and there doesn’t appear to be any- is more complicated than you prefer. To- life may seem highly complicated these days, won’t have a lot of trouble making up thing you can do to bring them back down to day’s Scorpio Full Moon floods your 8th changing your schedule won’t make any dif- your mind today. You can’t afford to buy into this Earth. You want to take responsibility for your future House of Deep Sharing, requiring you to acknowl- ference; instead, just show up with integrity weak generalization about your ambivalence. The dreams with the Scorpio Full Moon revitalizing your edge facts and feelings that you previously swept un- in the present moment. It’s your turn to acknowledge your incisive Scorpio Full Moon sheds light on your 2nd 11th House of Long-Term Goals. However, struggling der the rug. However, you can’t rest until you have eccentricity while the Scorpio Full Moon shakes up the en- House of Personal Values, so take a position based with basic issues now is not a sign of failure. In fact, let- stirred up the complexity you secretly want. ergy of your 5th House of Self-Expression. upon what is important to you. ting go at the right time could be an act of grace. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) You may feel as if someone is testing you You might think you’re stretched emotion- Embracing your feelings can be overwhelm- People seem overly dependent on you today, even today as the Scorpio Full Moon stresses ally as far as you can go now. Unfortunately, ing today, but it’s easier if you cultivate your if you don’t fully accept that you can depend on your 7th House of Partners. Thankfully, the a quick resolution to the current tension isn’t awareness to observe your emotional pro- yourself. It’s not that you lack confidence; it’s just current shift of energy helps to settle the re- likely if professional and personal needs are cess. Pay attention to your reactions so you that you think you’re in over your head now and lationship dynamics back down into a more pulling from opposite directions. Thankfully, can learn from what’s going on, rather than the pressure for putting things right can be emo- manageable state of affairs. But first you must loosen profound change is in the mix as today’s Scorpio Full being blown around by the winds of circumstance. The tionally debilitating. Thankfully, the relentless Scorpio Full your grip on all preconceived ideas and willingly Moon destabilizes your 4th House of Foundations. Rid- Full Moon lights up your sign, heightening your sensitivity Moon highlights your 10th House of Responsibility, urging move outside of your comfort zone. ing out this sudden tidal shift successfully is more likely. to the tumultuous push-pull of cosmic forces. you to be clear about your limits of time and resources. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) New responsibilities are piling up so fast Recognizing that change is on the ho- You may not fully comprehend ev- Paradoxically, your imagination helps you that you might reach a breaking point to- rizon is easy. However, you cannot tell erything that’s happening now, but see things others miss, yet this intuitive pro- day. Perhaps your daily routine has become how your current plans will be affected something wonderful is ready to un- cess can be a burden because it isn’t always more challenging to manage and you’re -- and this makes you slightly uncomfort- fold in your life. However, emotional easy to explain. However, you must be just not willing to put up with the chaos able. Falling back on your daily routines and spiritual growth is often painful, painstakingly clear while describing your any longer. The Scorpio Full Moon activates your 6th doesn’t take enough pressure off the current situa- especially with the unforgiving Scorpio Full Moon insights now so everyone understands the message -- House of Work, indicating an unexpected change that tion now that the potent Scorpio Full Moon charges overwhelming your 12th House of Destiny. Uncon- even if your extrasensory perceptions are more colorful could clear the air of frustration. Nevertheless, letting your 3rd House of Immediate Environment. You scious motivations push you towards destinations than the facts. The Scorpio Full Moon is like a beacon that others know what you need is a good start. might need to bring up a sensitive subject. that aren’t yet obvious to you. guides your 9th House of Higher Truth.

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